"Investigators believe fountain sparklers mounted on champagne bottles and held too close to the ceiling caused the deadly fire that tore through Le Constellation bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana, killing about 40 people and injuring more than 100. The fire broke out at about 1.30am on Thursday, engulfing the bar which was packed with mostly young people celebrating the new year."
"One image circulating online on Friday appeared to show the ceiling of the basement where the new year's party was being held, apparently clad with foam soundproofing panels, catching fire as the sparklers were held aloft. Many of the injured were in their teens to mid-20s, police said. Authorities planned to look into whether the sound-dampening material on the ceiling conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar."
Two managers of a bar in Crans-Montana have been placed under criminal investigation on suspicion of homicide by negligence, causing bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence. Investigators believe fountain sparklers mounted on champagne bottles and held too close to the ceiling ignited foam soundproofing panels, causing a blaze that killed about 40 people and injured more than 100. The fire broke out around 1.30am in a packed basement mostly occupied by young people. Authorities are examining whether ceiling materials, candle usage, fire extinguishers and escape routes complied with regulations. Identification of victims continues and prosecutions are possible if liability is found.
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